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Partner Alert: Maximize Your Margin and Readiness Before 2026 Price and Compliance Shifts
December is historically a strategic month, and this year is no exception. Microsoft has introduced critical updates spanning lucrative security promotions, new AI-powered SKU bundles, mandatory operational changes for referrals, and essential compliance steps to maintain your CSP authorization into the new year. For Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) partners, including distributors, indirect resellers, and direct bill partners, understanding these changes now is key to accelerat

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4d8 min read


The Microsoft Support Services Designation: Microsoft Ignite 2025
The relationship between a customer and a technology partner is often defined by the quality of support delivered when things go wrong. Recognizing this critical function, Microsoft is introducing a powerful new differentiator for its partners: the Support Services designation . This designation publicly recognizes and rewards partners who possess the demonstrated capabilities required to deliver a quality support experience to customers. Launched in November 2025 at Ignite ,

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Nov 205 min read


The Foundation of AI Success: How Microsoft Partners Are Redefining Data Modernization
Every organization today shares a common goal: the pursuit of quicker insights, stronger security, and new ways to drive innovation with AI . However, many customers face the fundamental challenge of data sprawl and disconnected systems , which ultimately limit what AI can achieve. To deliver real-time impact and unlock their data's true potential, organizations urgently need a modern data foundation that is fully integrated, rigorously governed, secure, and inherently ready

ALIF Consulting
Nov 45 min read


How to Build Your Microsoft Cloud Practice in FY26
The fiscal year 2026 marks a pivotal moment for Microsoft partners, dominated by the acceleration of AI transformation and strategic cloud migration. Success this year requires intentional practice building, deep technical specialization, and smart utilization of Microsoft investments and tools. This roadmap provides a step-by-step guide for building and scaling your Microsoft Cloud & AI practice, maximizing profitability, and aligning with the core FY26 priorities. Table of

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Oct 305 min read


Microsoft Partner Azure updates: October 2025
AI and cloud are reshaping how businesses innovate, and Azure Microsoft Partners are at the forefront of this transformation. The latest Azure Partner Update – October 2025 introduces new opportunities, funding models, and resources that make it easier for partners to scale cloud, AI, and data solutions with confidence. Whether you’re focused on solution delivery, co-sell growth, or customer modernization, this month’s updates bring everything from a reimagined Marketplace e

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Oct 175 min read


How to Become a Microsoft Frontier Partner: A 6-Step Readiness Roadmap
The Microsoft Partner ecosystem has constantly evolved alongside major technology shifts from on-premises to cloud, and now from cloud to...

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Oct 86 min read


Guide to Microsoft Commercial Marketplace for Partners
Today’s businesses expect faster, simpler, and more trusted ways to buy software and services. Instead of going through lengthy...

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Sep 176 min read


A Partner’s Guide to Claiming Microsoft Security Incentives: From Eligibility to Payout
Microsoft is co-investing with partners like you to secure customers and accelerate the adoption of advanced security solutions. The...

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Sep 86 min read


Copilot & Agents: Advantage for Microsoft Partners
The business landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, ushered in by the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence....

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Aug 256 min read


Azure Accelerate FY26: Microsoft’s New Funding & Incentives for Partners
For Microsoft partners, the cloud and AI landscape is no longer just about moving workloads; it’s about building smarter, faster, and...

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Aug 197 min read


Future-Proof Partner Earnings: Key Microsoft FY26 MCI Changes
Microsoft is unwavering in its mission to empower every person and organization, and partners are undeniably essential in accelerating...

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Aug 124 min read


Microsoft Security Partners: Strategic Growth & Opportunities in FY26
The role of a Microsoft security partner has never been more vital or more promising. At MCAPS 2025, Microsoft unveiled a wave of new...

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Aug 45 min read


New Microsoft's Latest Partner Incentives for FY26
Microsoft firmly believes in the power of its partner ecosystem to drive value, both for its partners and, crucially, for customers. In...

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Jul 307 min read


FY26 Updates: Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program
On July 15, 2025, Microsoft hosted its highly anticipated MCAPS Start event, unveiling a series of transformative updates to the Microsoft...

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Jul 255 min read


How Microsoft business Partners Can Maximize FY26 GTM Incentives with AI Business Solutions
The AI agent market is booming, projected to grow from $5.1 billion in 2024 to an astonishing $47.1 billion by 2030 . This massive shift...

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Jul 189 min read


MCAPS Microsoft 2025: Get Ready to Lead and Grow in FY26
Hey Microsoft Partners! Get ready to supercharge your business for the next fiscal year. We're talking about MCAPS Microsoft Start for...

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Jul 14 min read


Oracle Database@Azure: The Strategic Advantage for Azure Partners
The world of enterprise cloud is constantly evolving, and a strategic alliance between Oracle and Microsoft is creating unprecedented...

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Jun 266 min read


The Latest Microsoft Partner Program Updates: Awards, AI, and Opportunities
Hello, Microsoft partners! It's an exciting time to be part of the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program ecosystem. As we continue to...

ALIF Consulting
May 268 min read


What’s New for Microsoft Azure Partners in 2025: SMB Paths, Incentives
Microsoft has continually evolved to better serve its partners and customers. The Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program is a key part of...

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May 87 min read


Navigating the Microsoft Cloud Partner Program: Key Updates for 2025
The Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program (MCPP) is a cornerstone for businesses aiming to thrive in the cloud ecosystem. As we move further...

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Feb 276 min read
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